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EY55 MKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,122 mi
Last recorded83,122 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted covering some m.o.t items

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,474 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 42,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,681 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,270 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EY55 MKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 MKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY55 MKC registered?

EY55 MKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EY55 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 MKC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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